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Painting - Shetland - Scottish Islands
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Original painting of Shetland
Original
Tonal version
Tonal (B&W)
Painting with grid
Painting + Grid
Line drawing
Line Drawing
Line drawing with grid
Line + Grid
Sepia sketch
Sepia Sketch
Sepia sketch with grid
Sepia + Grid
Sketch
Sketch
Sketch with grid
Sketch + Grid
Colour wheel / palette
Colour Palette

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Sketch with grid
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Painting

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  2. Display on a Device or Print It: View the outlines, sketches, and grids on your iPad or phone—or print them out for easy tracing.
  3. Start Your Sketch / Tracing: Transfer or trace the line drawing onto your canvas/paper. Use grid lines if you want perfect proportions.
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Painting Guidance

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The painting beautifully captures the rugged charm of Shetland in Scotland, with its dramatic cliffs, vibrant greenery, and deep blue sea. The serene coastal village perches atop the cliffs, with quaint white cottages and rustic paths woven into the landscape. The dynamic sky overhead shifts from bright azure to a deeper, more ominous blue, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the seaside weather. The artist uses bold, expressive brushstrokes and a vivid color palette, blending rich greens, blues, and touches of white, red, and yellow to evoke a sense of lively tranquillity and natural beauty.

Painting Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Canvas

  1. Set up your workspace with the canvas from the Paint-Your-Own Pack.
  2. Use the grid overlay included in the pack to sketch the basic outlines of the landscape on your canvas.

Step 2: Paint the Sky

  1. Begin with the sky using shades from the blue palette in your color wheel.
  2. Apply lighter blues and whites in broad, sweeping strokes at the top and blend into darker blues as you move downward.
  3. Notice the patches of white and light blue to suggest clouds. Use a blend of white and light grey with dynamic strokes.

Step 3: Capture the Cliffs and Sea

  1. Use the provided line drawing to carefully outline the rugged cliffs.
  2. Paint the cliffs using deep green and brown from the palette, applying texture to suggest rocky surfaces.
  3. For the sea, layer deep blues and incorporate whites and lighter blues to depict waves.

Step 4: Detail the Village

  1. Focus on the white cottages using the line drawing as guidance for shapes and placement.
  2. Apply white paint for the walls and add hints of red for the rooftops.
  3. Add small details, like windows and doors, using black or dark blue for contrast.

Step 5: Paint the Foreground and Pathways

  1. Utilize bright greens and yellows for the grassy foreground, employing bold strokes to add texture and movement.
  2. Paint pathways in soft tans and greys, with darker edges to create depth and dimension.

Step 6: Final Touches

  • Review your painting against the source image from the pack.
  • Make any necessary adjustments to colors or details for accuracy.
  • Allow the entire piece to dry completely before considering your artwork finished.

By following these steps, using your sketches, line drawings, and grid, you can recreate the dynamic, scenic beauty of Shetland as portrayed in the original painting. Enjoy the process and don't forget to explore your personal touches!

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